Whitetail Deer

Alberta is well known for its trophy class Whitetailed Deer. At Ongaro Outdoors we know what it takes to put good deer in front of you. Bucks roaming the vast wilderness in our hunting area have not yet learned that humans present long range danger. In fact, many of these deer may not have seen another human being. There flight response to danger is much like the wild deer of a century ago - there is a tolerance range they allow their predators to stay within before fleeing. This tolerance affords the hunter enough time to accurately judge his or her trophy and make a clean shot on a motionless target. The age structure and buck to doe ratios of the Whitetailed Deer herd in this region are made up of good numbers of mature animals - closely resembling truly wild and unhunted populations. What does this mean to the hunter? You have to see less bucks before you see a shooter.

You will hunt from heated tower blinds the majority of the time. Should we spot and pattern a particular buck traveling a smaller piece of structure, we will put up a treestand or ladder stand as close as we can without affecting that deer's travel patterns. You can expect to be shooting anywhere from 50 yards all the way out to 400 yards. The mid ranges being the norm. We will have scented range markers set out to lure deer in and to help with determining the range to your trophy. Rattling performs extremely well at this time of year. These forest dwelling whitetails rely heavily on their auditory system to help locate each other and are eager to respond - bring your favorite set of rattling antlers. Your video camera is a must. Those bucks you chose to pass up will likely present you with ample opportunity to video them.

Call 1-800-465-6227 to book your trophy whitetail deer hunt or for your free brochure.

Mule Deer

Alberta is truly a diamond in the rough when it comes to trophy Mule Deer. The Rocky Mountain Mule Deer is the largest of all the Muley's. The area in which we offer Mule Deer hunts is often overshadowed by its reputation for elk hunting. Mule Deer in this region develop legendary status among the early season horse back hunters. Once the November snows push the elk hunters off the mountain, monster Mule Deer also drop down in elevation to mingle with the does and their Whitetail brethren. Now rutting, these huntable Mule Deer bucks remain more visible than Whitetail's and can be hunted by spot and stalk techniques or along traditional travel routes. These Mule Deer can tip the scales at nearly 400 pounds and carry a very proportionate rack.

You will hunt from heated towers on travel routes, much like you would for the Whitetail's we pursue, or by heading further west up against the eastern slopes of the Rockies. Here you will glass the ridges and drainage's with your guide, looking for a bragging sized buck attending a harem of eager does or one searching feverishly for a receptive doe. Mountain Mule Deer bucks during November's rut are preoccupied with courting and more likely to make the mistake a trophy hunter has been waiting a lifetime for. You can expect longer range shooting and extended stalks when pursuing the Mule Deer up against the easter slopes. A flat shooting light weight rifle is recommended as are warm yet comfortable footwear.

Call 1-800-465-6227 to book your mule deer hunt or for your free brochure.